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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 3 years after the FZ100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S1 grades against the FZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm S1 FZ100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm S1

 FZ100 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm S1 FZ100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the FZ100.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and FZ100 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and FZ100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S1 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography information
56
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography factors
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography details
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography details
63
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
58
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
57
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
64
quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $500